❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the backlog of freedom of information external review applications at the Office of the Information Commissioner. The Attorney General provides specific figures on the number, age of oldest, and median age of the backlogged applications.
AnsweredQoN 709Legislative Council
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Information Commissioner—Freedom of information applications709.Hon Nick Goiranto
the parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney General:I refer to the
Office of the Information Commissioner.(1) Is the Attorney General aware of the number of
freedom of information external review applications that are presently
backlogged in the office?(2) If yes to (1):(a) what is the current number of applications yet
to be finalised;(b) what is the age of the oldest application; and(c) what is the median age of the applications?(3) If no to (1), will the minister undertake to
ascertain this information and provide it to Parliament during the September
sittings?
the parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney General:I refer to the
Office of the Information Commissioner.(1) Is the Attorney General aware of the number of
freedom of information external review applications that are presently
backlogged in the office?(2) If yes to (1):(a) what is the current number of applications yet
to be finalised;(b) what is the age of the oldest application; and(c) what is the median age of the applications?(3) If no to (1), will the minister undertake to
ascertain this information and provide it to Parliament during the September
sittings?
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11 September 2025
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Hon Dan Caddy replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.(1) Yes.(2) As at 31 August 2025, it was:(a) 214;(b) 1,539 days; and(c) 274 days.(3) Not applicable.
Information Commissioner—Freedom of information applications
honourable member for some notice of the question.(1) Yes.(2) As at 31 August 2025, it was:(a) 214;(b) 1,539 days; and(c) 274 days.(3) Not applicable.
Information Commissioner—Freedom of information applications
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